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  • Beverages,  Mexican/Latin

    Jalapeño Infused Margarita

    February 28, 2014 / 2 Comments

    Jalapeño Infused Margarita. I recently went on a business trip to Las Vegas and enjoyed a really nice dinner at Taqueria Canonita located in the Venetian Hotel.  The company, the atmosphere, the food…were all wonderful.  But the Jalapeño Infused Margarita was inspirational.

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    Libby Zappala

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    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso {Starbucks Copycat}

    April 22, 2021
    Peach Milkshake

    Malted Peach Frappe {or is it a Milkshake?}

    October 7, 2014

    Cranberry Mojitos

    November 15, 2014
  • Gluten Free,  Healthy Choices,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

    Perfectly Baked Potatoes {and a dozen plus ways to top them}

    February 26, 2014 / 12 Comments

    Once you discover how to arrive at the Perfectly Baked Potato, the meal possibilities are at least a dozen deep.  And that’s just where we’ll begin.

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    Loaded Butternut Squash Chips

    December 17, 2013
    Cuban Tilapia

    Cuban Tilapia {Third Coast Inspired}

    October 10, 2012
    Butter Chicken Meatballs over Basmati Rice

    Simple Butter Chicken Meatballs Over Basmati Rice

    September 26, 2021
  • Gluten Free,  Healthy Choices,  Recipes,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

    Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}

    February 24, 2014 / 3 Comments

    Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}. Fresh Basil Pesto might as well be classified as butter.  Because when you spoon it onto a piping hot potato, it melts into amazing.  Now add fresh diced tomato and shredded mozzarella.  This might just be as good to me as say Pizza Margherita with a Perfectly Baked Potato crust. 

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    Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}

    February 22, 2014
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    January 24, 2015
  • Breakfast,  Gluten Free,  Recipes,  Vegetarian

    Herb Infused Polenta {with Poached Eggs}

    February 23, 2014 / 2 Comments

    Herb Infused Polenta {with Poached Eggs}. Not exactly what I had in mind as I entered the kitchen this morning.  However sitting here just minutes after enjoying it for Sunday brunch I’m in love with the flavors lingering on my tongue.  They’re familiar and comfortable.  Equally as exciting to the taste buds is their aroma.  They are fresh herbs.

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    October 5, 2015

    Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco

    December 10, 2013

    Strawberry Jalapeno Skillet Jam

    April 18, 2014
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    Appetizers,  Gluten Free,  Healthy Choices,  Low-Carb,  Mexican/Latin,  Seafood

    Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}

    February 22, 2014 / 6 Comments

    Margarita Ceviche My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites.  It changed my life or at least the way I viewed food.  Thank you Surreal Gourmet (Bob Blumer) for inspiring me to eat with my eyes first and thanks mom for always choosing gifts for life.

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    February 6, 2021
    Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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    May 18, 2013

    Greek Chicken Meatballs {and a Meze Platter}

    March 31, 2021
  • Main Course,  Poultry

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    February 21, 2014 / 2 Comments

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich.  Decadence and delight. I made a creamy Dijon Herb Spread for the crusty baguette.  Then layered Virginia baked ham, Muenster cheese, and crispy breaded chicken breasts.  Pan grilled the sandwiches with butter.  Stood at the kitchen counter and bite by bite made it disappear.  Oh how I love a grilled cheese sandwich and this one was exceptional.

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    July 5, 2012
    Fish Filet Sandwich Taste Test

    Fish Fillet Sandwich {Taste Test}

    September 27, 2012
    Sesame Chicken

    Sesame Chicken {Lower Sodium}

    October 16, 2013
  • Beef,  Gluten Free,  Mexican/Latin,  Soups, Stews & Chilis

    Albóndigas Soup {Mexican Meatball Soup}

    February 20, 2014 / 3 Comments

    It was this Kicked Up Albóndiga Soup recipe from Hispanic Kitchen that first grabbed my attention.  I knew instantly it would be a hit at our house when I read the recipe.  We are on an undeniable meatball kick.  I’m not sure what’s gotten into us, but it’s full out meatball mania around here.

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    Swedish Meatballs

    August 28, 2013

    Fritos Casserole

    June 2, 2014
    Red Flannel Hash

    Red Flannel Hash {Sunday Brunch}

    March 10, 2019
  • Gluten Free,  Healthy Choices,  Recipes,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}

    February 18, 2014 / No Comments

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}. Recently someone asked me, “with all the cooking you do, what is your favorite ‘type’ of food or genre if you will….American Favorites, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc.”  I thought about it for a minute, I certainly love most ALL food….but what came out of my mouth was absolutely accurate.  “I love vegetables most.”  All vegetables, prepared most ways.  I could give up Italian if I had to (even though I’d miss it) but I could NOT give up veggies.  I just couldn’t do it.

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    Herbed Scrambled Eggs {in Avocado Boats}

    June 1, 2014
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    Thai Red Curry Mahi Mahi

    July 5, 2012

    Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon {over Spinach Couscous}

    May 6, 2014
  • Gluten Free,  Healthy Choices,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Soups, Stews & Chilis

    Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}

    February 18, 2014 / 2 Comments

    Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}.  I love this combination so much that I got up bright and early one morning with the sole intention of making a pot of chili…so that I could picture it on top of this Perfectly Baked Potato.

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    Salmon Steaks with Curried Fennel-Wine Sauce

    Salmon Steaks with Curried Fennel-Wine Sauce

    September 16, 2012
    Roasted Cauliflower

    Roasted Vegetables {Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts the unsung heroes}

    January 9, 2013
  • Beef,  Italian,  Soups, Stews & Chilis

    Italian Bean Soup with Mini-Meatballs {Pasta e fagioli inspired}

    February 17, 2014 / 6 Comments

    Italian Bean Soup with Mini-Meatballs.  I intentionally did not call this a recipe for Pasta e fagioli, although it was clearly my inspiration.  Pasta e fagioli is traditionally a meatless dish, comprised of pasta and beans in a tomato base.  When I did my standard recipe research I had a hard time avoiding the bazillion copycat recipes for Olive Garden’s Pasta e fagioli.   We may be the only family I know who has not had a bowl of Olive Garden’s Pasta e fagioli.  I’m sure it’s delicious but I chose not to compete with the masses.

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    February 11, 2014
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    Classic Lasagna {with a Spooky Effect}

    October 30, 2015
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About Libby

Hi, I'm Libby and welcome to Lemony Thyme. I hope you'll enjoy this collection of recipes, eating experiences, and food photography. My cooking abilities rose to a new level when I started incorporating fresh herbs. I began to understand the term ‘layers of flavor’ and found myself deconstructing dishes with my tongue to identify each ingredient.

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